The idea of introducing a Rail Freight distribution division of the Fat Controller’s
railway was inspired by the number of companies which currently run on the UK Rail Network.It allows us to write some stories which can be set outside of Sodor without much pomp or circumstance, and allows
us the opportunity to explore more modern means of transportation, which deviates somewhat from the traditional steam locomotive
stories which the Railway Series is so closely tied to.

Click the link above to read more about the history of the NW Freight division, from conception to present day.

Click the link above to read more about the history of the the NW Freight division's locomotive fleet from
conception to present day.